Imperial 16 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Imperial
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.3%
- Age
- 16 years
- Price
- £75.19
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Toasted, Malt Extract, Cooked Fruit
- Description
- Imperial distilled in 1995 and aged 16 years before Duncan Taylor bottled it in their Octave range, finished in smaller casks to intensify oak influence. A mature Speyside expression from a now-closed distillery.
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Imperial 16 Year Old 1995 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is a 16-year-old single malt from Imperial (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 49.3% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — honey, vanilla, toasted, malt extract. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A premium pour worth the price.
Imperial distilled in 1995 and aged 16 years before Duncan Taylor bottled it in their Octave range, finished in smaller casks to intensify oak influence. A mature Speyside expression from a now-closed distillery.
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